kiera
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idk if i should neutar him because people are saying its bad and all that just want him to join the girls and I'm getting more more worried that he wont make it through the opreation 
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Idk What To Do Neutar Him Or Not
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Jesse's pigs
Adult Guinea Pig
Hi first some questions (if u don't mind) how old is your boar? And are you sure u want him to go with your girls and not another boar?
Obviously with any operation there is going to be an element of risk. However, many cavy savy vets are knowledgeable with neutering so usually it goes to plan. As guinea pigs are such small animals going under anaesthetic for the procedure can be tough on them and you should take into account that he may die during or after. However, this being said many owners have neutered their boars and rescues do also - it's much less risk then a pregnancy thats for sure. Personally I don't want to neuter my boar until I'm absolutely sure he won't get along with a boar.
I wouldn't worry yourself too much. @Wiebke has experience with neutering I belive.
Obviously with any operation there is going to be an element of risk. However, many cavy savy vets are knowledgeable with neutering so usually it goes to plan. As guinea pigs are such small animals going under anaesthetic for the procedure can be tough on them and you should take into account that he may die during or after. However, this being said many owners have neutered their boars and rescues do also - it's much less risk then a pregnancy thats for sure. Personally I don't want to neuter my boar until I'm absolutely sure he won't get along with a boar.
I wouldn't worry yourself too much. @Wiebke has experience with neutering I belive.
kiera
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hes about 3 years old and never got on with his brother and I'm sureHi first some questions (if you don't mind) how old is your boar? And are you sure you want him to go with your girls and not another boar?
Obviously with any operation there is going to be an element of risk. However, many cavy savy vets are knowledgeable with neutering so usually it goes to plan. As guinea pigs are such small animals going under anaesthetic for the procedure can be tough on them and you should take into account that he may die during or after. However, this being said many owners have neutered their boars and rescues do also - it's much less risk then a pregnancy thats for sure. Personally I don't want to neuter my boar until I'm absolutely sure he won't get along with a boar.
Doing your research on Vets is our first recommendation. We have tagged @pig in the city who has boars Neutered at the rescue, may be able to give you some pointers..
kiera
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ive booked him at vets4pets
Jesse's pigs
Adult Guinea Pig
Three years old is not an age I'd worry about. If he was older say 5 or 6 then I would suggest you don't as it is less likely he'll pull through. I see no reason for you to worry and I agree - just go with the right vet.
kiera
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currently crying my heart out because idk if he will make it or not
Jesse's pigs
Adult Guinea Pig
Awww I'm sorry you're so worried but I totally understand. I'm always worried at the prospect of any vet visit. It's much like the dentist I suppose! Haha. Imy sure the vet will assure you it will be fine and answer any fears you have.
Before you decide to go ahead with a neutering it would be advisable to ask the vets numerous questions about how many of these operations they do per month/year etc. as some of our more experienced members will be able to give you a better list of the relevant questions you should be asking before going ahead. Confidence in your vet is everything and it is well worth travelling that extra distance to get the right one.
Lisa & Ali...x
kiera
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just cant lose this little face because ive became attached to him badly:
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DM030819
Ditto to LisaAli. Vets4pets aren't known for being the best vets when it come to guinea pigs but I know that the one in my area is apparently okay so yours might be too.
Give them a call and ask the questions that LisaAli has mentioned.
For an experienced guinea pig vet it isn't a bad surgery and they have excellent success rates. But, it's more difficult for those vets that haven't done it before.
I can completely understand why you're doing it, your boy deserves to be happy and he will with the girls.
Give them a call and ask the questions that LisaAli has mentioned.
For an experienced guinea pig vet it isn't a bad surgery and they have excellent success rates. But, it's more difficult for those vets that haven't done it before.
I can completely understand why you're doing it, your boy deserves to be happy and he will with the girls.
It is clear you love him and are trying to make the decision that will give him the best quality of life.
If neutering means he can live with the female guinea pigs that you already have then it does seem to make sense.
As others have said the best thing you can do is speak to the vet who will be doing the operation to make sure they are experienced with guinea pigs.
Plus make sure you have everything ready to care for him when he comes home afterwards - think about the bedding he will be on, and having the things necessary to syringe feed him if needed, as well as a good supply of his usual favorite foods.
If neutering means he can live with the female guinea pigs that you already have then it does seem to make sense.
As others have said the best thing you can do is speak to the vet who will be doing the operation to make sure they are experienced with guinea pigs.
Plus make sure you have everything ready to care for him when he comes home afterwards - think about the bedding he will be on, and having the things necessary to syringe feed him if needed, as well as a good supply of his usual favorite foods.
Tiamolly123
Senior Guinea Pig
Had mine neutered nearly 6 weeks ago, same day as Wiebke's. No problems at all. There always a slight risk with the anaesthetic, but so long as it's gas & not injection it's fine. I had my boar done to go with the girls. Sometimes there may get an abscess but it's just drained, it's really only minor.
Just remember that you can't mix them till 6 weeks have passed
I have put a grid across my C&C cage so they can see each other but no contact. My boar has chosen his favourite already. They sleep together with the grid in the middle.
Just remember that you can't mix them till 6 weeks have passed
I have put a grid across my C&C cage so they can see each other but no contact. My boar has chosen his favourite already. They sleep together with the grid in the middle.
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DM030819
Haha, that sounds like you had Wiebke neutered!
Being prepared for after the surgery is a good way to reduce the risk too. Having a cage set up with clean bedding, lots of food and handfeeding supplies on standby, just in case.
It's good that you have raised this here. The internet is a wonderful thing in that it brings us loads of information and helps us reach out to people we may never meet. However, the internet is also full of a mixture of facts and information mixed with people's opinions and experiences. Depending which group or forum you ask on any given day you may get a mix of answers. The difficulty we all face is knowing who to listen to and how much weight to place on their answers.
I'm not sure who's telling you it's bad to neuter him. Nothing is either wholly good or bad. There are risks with EVERY procedure and every anaesthetic. There are always risks after surgery of abscesses. That applies to all surgeries not just neutering. Neutering in the hands of a competent vet isn't any more risky than any other operation. Last year my vet neutered 2 of my sows who were both 5 years old. Sow spays are more invasive. Both survived the surgery. A few weeks ago my sow Poppy had her full uterus and ovaries removal in a very major surgery. She has survived and is now absolutely fine.
Speak to your vet. Ask all the questions you need answered. Listen to the vet. If you trust the vet then go ahead. Do not listen to unqualified people who may have their own agenda. None of them or us can tell you what to do.
We all agonise with decisions about our pets. It shows how much you care.
I'm not sure who's telling you it's bad to neuter him. Nothing is either wholly good or bad. There are risks with EVERY procedure and every anaesthetic. There are always risks after surgery of abscesses. That applies to all surgeries not just neutering. Neutering in the hands of a competent vet isn't any more risky than any other operation. Last year my vet neutered 2 of my sows who were both 5 years old. Sow spays are more invasive. Both survived the surgery. A few weeks ago my sow Poppy had her full uterus and ovaries removal in a very major surgery. She has survived and is now absolutely fine.
Speak to your vet. Ask all the questions you need answered. Listen to the vet. If you trust the vet then go ahead. Do not listen to unqualified people who may have their own agenda. None of them or us can tell you what to do.
We all agonise with decisions about our pets. It shows how much you care.
Lady Kelly
Senior Guinea Pig
I agree its about asking your vet the right questions. Vets4pets is a franchise so quality and skills varies widely. We have a number in Leicestershire and I use one which a local reputable rescue also uses, plus my knowledgeable vet from my previous practice moved there. Apparently one of the other county branches has a small animal specialist as well though I haven't tried them. All operations carry a risk due to how small these critters are but at the hands of a knowledgeable vet these risks are really minimised. I have had two pigs go through neutering, one had absolutely no problems. The other did get a deep seated abscess (though this wasn't necessarily linked to the neutering op) and by the time you could feel it it had become too large and he didn't survive the operation.
If you aren't confident with your vets skills or that the operation is the right way to go I would cancel it for tomorrow to give yourself more time to weigh up your options or find a more competent vet
If you aren't confident with your vets skills or that the operation is the right way to go I would cancel it for tomorrow to give yourself more time to weigh up your options or find a more competent vet
pig in the city
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We get a lot of boars neutered at the rescue, l personally favour neutered boars with sows as it is as nature intended and usually works well.
As said before you do need to use a vet who is experienced with guinea pig neutering, its much more complicated than dog, cat and rabbit neutering. If there is no recommended vet near you maybe find out which practice your local RSPCA use, as they may have more experience.
There is a small risk with the anaesthetic, but by far the commonest complication is post operative infection and abscesses. These are usually easily treated but can be debilitating.
Remember to wait 6 weeks before introducing him to your girls. I hope it goes well
As said before you do need to use a vet who is experienced with guinea pig neutering, its much more complicated than dog, cat and rabbit neutering. If there is no recommended vet near you maybe find out which practice your local RSPCA use, as they may have more experience.
There is a small risk with the anaesthetic, but by far the commonest complication is post operative infection and abscesses. These are usually easily treated but can be debilitating.
Remember to wait 6 weeks before introducing him to your girls. I hope it goes well
Tiamolly123
Senior Guinea Pig
Haha, that sounds like you had Wiebke neutered!
Being prepared for after the surgery is a good way to reduce the risk too. Having a cage set up with clean bedding, lots of food and handfeeding supplies on standby, just in case.
Tiamolly123
Senior Guinea Pig
That's why I added the s but I still don't think it came across right Lol
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